Whale Watching · OSLOB
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 11 Oslob whale watching tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Leave Cebu before dawn for Oslob, where a local guide takes you by boat to swim or snorkel beside whale sharks for 30 to 45 minutes. The $86 private day trip includes transport, fees, gear, and safety instruction. Rey may be your driver, though guide assignments can vary.
“Everything went great. We got to where we're supposed to be on time. Will recommend! Thanks Sir Rey”
Start before dawn for a 3 to 4-hour drive from Cebu to Oslob, swim near whale sharks with provided gear, then visit Tumalog Falls. English support, hotel pickup, fees, and transport are included. Expect a long day, possible 2 to 3-hour wait, and a shared-tour setup unless you choose private service.
“the trip was fantastic very long day but amazing to get to swim with the whale sharks. we would have loved a bit more communication from the guide as to what was happening and when. as I had to ask a lot of questions to find out. overall this tour is an absolute must!”
Start before dawn with private hotel pickup, then visit Oslob for whale shark viewing, Sumilon Island’s sandbar, and Moalboal’s Sardine Run. The tour includes transport, boat transfers, gear, guides, fees, and a local lunch. Expect a demanding day, possible Oslob waits, and crowded water.
“Merci beaucoup pour cette superbe journée, on s'est vraiment amusées et passé un moment inoubliable !! Sans aucune hésitation je recommande cette activité 👌 Certes une journée intense mais ça vaut tellement le coup, n'hésitez pas vous en aurez plein les yeux 🙃”
Travel from Cebu, Oslob, Moalboal, or Lapu-Lapu City to swim with whale sharks, visit Tumalog Falls, and boat to Sumilon Island. English-speaking guides, car service, fees, boat rides, and snorkeling gear are included. Jason has earned praise for helpful driving and photos.
“It was an amazing experience and absolutely worth the time! Swimming with the whale sharks was unforgettable, and all the other activities we did were also so worth it. Everyone was helpful and truly memorable. Special shout-out to Jason, who drove us around and showed us so many beautiful places😌 He was very knowledgeable, guided us throughout the trip, took great photos for us. I would 100% recommend this experience and will definitely come back again!”
Leave Cebu early for a 30-minute whale shark encounter in Oslob, a short swim at Sumilon Island, lunch, and Kawasan Falls. Hotel pickup, boats, entrance fees, gear, lunch, and an English or Tagalog guide are included. Expect long waits at Oslob, especially in peak season.
“The day was great but VERY long! Which we knew but felt it could have been shorter, as in not such an early pick up… we only took 2.5hrs to get to Oslob and then we’re waiting around 3hrs in queues etc to get our boat to see the whales. It’s not the company’s fault but the organisation in Oslob as surely there could be a better system in place to avoid this. The lunch was mediocre too but fine. Again, the fault I believe in Oslob is the chaos to get to see the whale sharks. It’s just a free for all and hectic and not relaxing at all…”
Join a shared 12-hour trip from Cebu or Mactan to Oslob for whale shark swimming, then continue to Badian for lunch and a guided canyoneering route. Expect a 3:00 to 3:30 AM pickup, long road transfers, cliff jumps up to 30 feet, safety gear, and a possible Kabutongan Falls replacement for Kawasan Falls.
“Long wait for the whale sharks tour, where you don't really swim, you just hold to the boat and there's one whale sharks going from one end of the row to the other. Still really amazing to be up close. The Canyoneering part was awesome, the guide was really nice and was always making sure that we were safe. Had a great day”
Travel from Cebu, Mandaue, Lapu-Lapu, Moalboal, or Oslob to swim near Oslob’s whale sharks, visit Simala Shrine, and relax at Ka Treasure Water Terraces. English-speaking guides, entry fees, and hotel transfers are included. Jason and his team may adjust the final stop for weather or group needs.
“We had a great time swimming with the gentle giants. Jason and his team ensured we were cared for during our trips, and we felt safe with Jason’s driving. Even though we originally booked the Ka Treasure as well, we opted to change it to the Sumilon Sand Bar due to our group's climbing restrictions. We were so happy about it because the snorkelling was great, we had fun swimming with many fish in different colours, and our guide took a nice potage using our go-pro hero. We had more time for Simala as well. Thank you, Double A Travel and Tours!”
Leave Cebu between 2:00 and 3:00 AM for Oslob whale shark watching, then visit Ka-Treasure Water Terraces and Simala Church. A private vehicle, English-speaking driver-guide, entrance fees, breakfast, life vest, and snorkel mask are included. Expect a 12 to 14-hour day and possible whale shark queues.
Travel by private car from Cebu, Oslob, Moalboal, Talisay, Mandaue City, or Lapu-Lapu City to swim with whale sharks, visit Tumalog Falls, and boat to Sumilon Island. English-speaking guides, fees, transfers, and snorkeling gear are included.
“j'ai trouvé l'activité bien organiser, et tous le personnel sympathique...”
Start early with hotel pickup and head to Oslob for a supervised whale shark encounter. Then walk to Tumalog Falls before taking a boat to Sumilon Island for swimming, snorkeling, and beach time. English-speaking guides, gear, fees, transfers, and private transport are included.
Start with hotel pickup, a Filipino silog breakfast, and a close whale shark encounter in Oslob. Continue to Quartel ruins, Ka Treasure Falls, and Gothic Simala Church with an English-speaking driver-guide. The private tour lasts 8 to 12 hours, with a possible 2 to 3 hour wait at Oslob.
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